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Month-to-month Class 8 orders down 11% in February
FTR Associates on Friday, March 2, released preliminary data showing February Class 8 truck total net orders of 22,243 units for all major North American OEMs, 11 percent below January and the second consecutive month of negative month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons. February orders annualize to 266,900 units and fall within the average order rate for […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Parts aftermarket index up in January
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting CV Parts Aftermarket Leading Indicator increased 0.03 percent in January to 104.70 following a 0.01 percent decrease in December 2011 and a 0.61 percent increase in November 2011. According to CMVC, PLI is signaling the growth rate of commercial vehicle parts aftermarket sales will decelerate in the near term. CMVC […]
March 2, 2012
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Free electrical plug-in kits available
Shorepower Technologies and Cascade Sierra Solutions are jointly administering a federally funded U.S. Department of Energy Recovery Act program to increase the use of idle reduction technologies and promote the use of electricity for cab comfort in lieu of engine idling. To encourage idle reduction, 1,300 free connector kits are available on a first-come, first-served […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Price increases on Double Coin Holdings-produced products
Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance announced a general price increase for Double Coin Holdings-produced TBR & ROTR products beginning April 1. CMA says that due to the current economic pricing pressures, CMA is initiating a general price increase up to 5 percent with some inline changes on Double Coin TBR and ROTR products, […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Volvo Trucks bolsters active safety portfolio
Volvo Trucks’ latest active safety technologies – Volvo Enhanced Cruise with Active Braking and a Lane Departure/Driver Alertness Warning System – augment driver safety through advanced sensory technologies that monitor road conditions and driver behavior. Volvo Enhanced Cruise (VEC) with Active Braking offers full-time active braking and will be offered on all new Volvo VN […]
March 2, 2012
Business
IronPlanet touts record auction
IronPlanet, an online marketplace for used heavy equipment, says it sold more than $50 million of gross merchandise volume during its first onsite and online auction Feb. 21–24, the largest auction in company history. “We are very pleased with the seller and customer embracement as well as price performance of our inaugural Florida auction,” says […]
March 2, 2012
Business
ACT increases pay for owner-operators with hazmat endorsement
American Central Transport has increased the pay for independent contractors with a hazmat endorsement to $1 per loaded mile on every load they haul for ACT, including non- hazmat loads. “We’re excited to offer top pay to owner-operators who have all their credentials,” says Chad Still, ACT recruiting manager. “Even though less than 5 percent […]
March 2, 2012
Business
EEOC alleges Celadon violated disability act
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed charges against Celadon Inc. alleging it unlawfully subjected driver applicants to medical screenings and rejected them because of disabilities or perceived disabilities. On Feb. 29, the commission filed a complaint in Indianapolis’ federal district court stating the truckload carrier performed medical examinations on applicants before making conditional […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Minimizer increases HDAW presence
Minimizer says increased the company’s presence at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’12 in Las Vegas, Nev., held Jan. 23-26. “This year we increased our display area and proudly sponsored daily events including the Distributor of the Year Awards, the Welcome Reception and the Pinewood Challenge,” says Steve Hansen, national accounts manager for Minimizer. Hansen says […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Accuride appoints Risch VP/CFO
Accuride Corp. announced that it has appointed Gregory Risch vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Risch, who had served in the role on an interim basis since October 2011, has served in a variety of capacities in Accuride’s finance function since joining the company in 1994, including vice president and chief accounting officer, […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Crysteel launches interactive Website
Dump body and hoist manufacturer Crysteel recently launched a new interactive Website, www.crysteel.com, designed to maximize interactive experience for end users and distributors. The refined navigation system, including an intuitive dropdown product menu, is designed to allow users to find information on Crysteel’s line of dump bodies, hoists and accessories quickly and easily. In addition, […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Motorola unveils SL Series and XPR 5000 mobile radios
Motorola Solutions unveiled the SL Series portable and the XPR 5000 mobile radio series as the latest additions to MotoTrbo (pronounced “moto turbo”), its professional digital communications portfolio that meets the requirements of narrowbanding. Motorola says its MotoTrbo product line, launced in early 2007, will have shipped over 1 million units globally by mid year. […]
March 2, 2012
Business
JumpTech adds POD system to Red Cheetah Software
Jump Technologies (JumpTech) announced that its long-time partner, Red Cheetah Software, is now offering JumpTrack proof-of-delivery technology to the Red Cheetah user community. JumpTrack is the iPhone and Android mobile proof-of-delivery system designed to reduce the costs and hassles associated with dealer or distributor delivery operations. The proof-of-delivery system is being added to Red Cheetah’s […]
March 2, 2012
Business
A123 to supply Tata with lithium ion battery packs
A123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(R) lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, announced today that it will supply complete lithium ion battery packs to Tata Motors, India’s largest automaker, for Tata’s hybrid electric systems for commercial vehicle applications. A123’s highly scalable battery packs are designed to fit into multiple powertrain architectures that […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Navistar recognizes Perdue Farms
Navistar and Barr International Trucks of Salisbury, Md. recently presented Perdue Farms with its Strategic Partnership Award for collaborating on industry-leading truck fleet innovations, including an ultra-lightweight tractor specification and fully integrated tractor-trailer electronic controls — that save fuel, increase payload and improve reliability. “We’re proud to present Perdue Farms with our ‘Strategic Partnership Award,” […]
March 2, 2012
Business
Commercial Carrier University
At least twice a year, assess your fleet in light of any changes in the business, resale values, manufacturer incentives, and principal and interest costs.
March 1, 2012
Business
Journal – Truck Gauge
Inventories grow leaner, truck loadings dip, manufacturing orders accelerate and more economic indicators for the trucking industry are featured.
March 1, 2012
Business
New Products
Protective barriers, LED mini bars, a bead loosener and a socket set are among the products featured.
March 1, 2012
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